VN banking sector committed to constant renewal

Việt Nam's banking sector is committed to continuous improvements in customer service, applying advanced technology and enhancing its operational, financial and managerial competencies, Lê Minh Hưng, Governor of the State Bank of Việt Nam, said yesterday.

Logistics lacking in central VN

Small scale production, scattered investment, poor connections and logistics services set big challenges for key economic zones in the coastal central region, considered a major centre of logistics for the country.

VN needs more cheap housing: VNREA

The local real estate market has recovered but the State should provide policies to develop small and cheap apartments due to increasing demand, according to the Việt Nam Real Estate Association (VNREA).

Shares volatile on Trump worries

Shares were volatile on the two local exchanges yesterday with lower trading liquidity as investors worried over the potential economic policies from US president-elect Donald Trump.

Derivatives market coming early next year

Việt Nam’s first derivative market is expected to become operational next year as a tool to prevent risks to the stock market, however has risks itself, according to an official.

Gov’t plans investments of $89 b

Việt Nam will use no more than VNĐ2 quadrillion (US$88.89 billion) from the State budget for public investment over the next five years, legislators said adopting a resolution in Hà Nội yesterday.

Ministry urges thorough Tết preparation

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has promulgated a directive on implementing solutions to ensure supply and demand balance and to stabilise the local market.

High-tech agriculture fair opens in HCM City

The fifth hi-tech agriculture and food industry fair (Hi-Tech Agro 2016) opened yesterday in HCM City’s Lê Văn Tám Park, providing opportunities for local farm producers and distributors to enhance co-operation.

Agriculture urged to reach 1.2% growth

The agricultural sector was urged to exert all-out efforts in the remaining months of the year to realise the sector’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of at least 1.2 per cent and increase export value to US$31 billion in 2016.

VN stocks reverse downward trend

Shares bounced back on the two local exchanges yesterday from Wednesday’s shake, driven by better market sentiment on expectations for positive economic policies coming from the new US President.

Phú Quốc airport to up capacity

Following the recent unexpected increase in arrivals, Airports Corporation of Việt Nam (ACV) has begun expansion of the Phú Quốc International Airport, hoping to accommodate five million visitors annually.

Masan Consumer moves to get listed on UPCoM

Masan Consumer Corporation will close its final list of shareholders on November 14 to prepare for its stock market debut on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM).

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